Informed by science. Powered by seaweed.
The ideal alternative to plastic is water-tight, flexible, durable, and opaque…
And then it goes away.
PhyCo is bringing the agriculture industry a plastic alternative that does just that.
BC's coastline is home to a number of native seaweed species. This means that we can produce seaweed by working with the local ecosystem.
Some species of seaweed can grow substantially in as little as 3-6 weeks, making seaweed an ideal crop for high production yields.
Seaweeds native to BC are low-maintenance crops, and don't require pesticides or fertilizers.
Like trees, seaweed captures carbon when it grows. Compared to petroleum-based plastics, seaweed-based plastics have a minimal carbon impact.
Ranah Chavoshi has 7+ years of experience working as a marine biologist specializing in aquatic toxicology and phycology, the study of seaweed. She also has a wealth of experience in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion space where she has led multiple initiatives in academia and industry.
Dr. Stacey Goldberg has 20+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in the fields of biomedical, environmental science, and marine natural products. She obtained NSERC funding for her doctoral research. She is currently a Mitacs Elevate postdoctoral fellow in collaboration with UPEI and AquaBounty.
Phyco™ is a marine biotechnology company focused on seaweed aquaculture and manufacturing compostable plastics in partnership with Indigenous Nations.